Sofirn LT1 vs Sofirn Q8 Pro
Quick take: The Sofirn LT1 costs $3 less; the Sofirn Q8 Pro is brighter (11,000 vs 600 lm); the Sofirn Q8 Pro throws farther (400m vs 57m); the Sofirn LT1 runs longer on high (8 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn LT1 | Sofirn Q8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62 | $65 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | Flooder |
| Lumens | 600 lm | 11,000 lm |
| Candela | 800 cd | 52,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 57m | 400m |
| Runtime | 8 hrs (medium) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | 8x TN-3535 | CREE XHP50.2 |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 6.5 oz | 14.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 2.0 in | 5.3 x 2.3 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn LT1
- ✓Continuously variable colour temperature from very warm to cool, plus a red channel
- ✓Full Anduril, which is what makes the CCT mixing worth having
- ✓Four 18650s give genuinely long runtime
- ✓Good build: thick even anodising, no sharp edges
- ✓The warm end preserves dark adaptation far better than a generic cool-white lantern
- ✗The carry bail is squeaky and gritty in use
- ✗The bottom cap is awkward to start on its threads because of a big stiff spring
- ✗Four cells to buy, charge and keep matched
- ✗Bulkier than a collapsible lantern for backpacking
- ✗The later LT1S traded Anduril for an in-house UI — a step back, not forward
Sofirn Q8 Pro
- ✓11,000 lumens measured above spec — unusual for the brand
- ✓Anduril 2 with both simple and advanced modes
- ✓Tripod mount, which almost no light this size includes
- ✓Four 18650s give long runtime, and it can charge other devices
- ✓Cheap for the output, with cells included
- ✗Large and heavy — awkward for small hands
- ✗No lanyard hole, no pocket clip, and no magnetic tailcap option
- ✗Anduril is too much interface for some owners at this size of light
- ✗The cooling fins can obstruct the tripod mount
- ✗Four cells to keep matched and charged